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by Najuka G Mumbai, June 2018:  Centum Learning conducted the first ever On-The-Job training (OJT) for nearly 100 students studying the Travel & Tourism vocational course across 8 Government schools located in 6 districts in the supervision of 10 vocational trainers in Maharashtra as part of the Centum WorkSkills initiatives. This was the first batch of students from Government schools of Maharashtra to reach Level 2 of the training module and undertaking the training since the launch of Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Vocationalisation of Higher Secondary Education (NSQF) in Maharashtra. The 120-hour intensive training was organized in various restaurants and hotels from Pune, Kolhapur, Chikhalthan, Mangalur Navghare, Tajabad, Nagpur, Padali, Buldana and Osmanabad. The training was done in association with Maharashtra Tourism, Sona Tourism, Handa Travel Group, Residency Club, Raj Tour and Travels, Laxmi Tour and Travels and Hotel Pushpak Park. The students gained hands-on

by Najuka G 29th June to 14th July  2018  The   Montreux   Jazz   Festival   is Europe’s biggest   Jazz   festival   that takes place on the eastern shore of Lake Geneva. The   festival   is hosted for two weeks at the beginning of July with world famous faces of the   jazz   and blues world. Since its inception in 1967, some of the greatest   jazz   and blues artists have performed at the Montreux   Jazz   Festival , including Nina Simone, Ella Fitzgerald, Stan Getz, Charlie Mingus and Dexter Gordon. It is truly an event that should not be missed. For further details follow the link below https://www.montreuxjazz.com/  

by Najuka G Mumbai, June 2018:  Sana Saeed collaborates with ISU by Zapyle to design a capsule ‘The Last Fling with Summer’ which is available on the fashion e-commerce portal Zapyle.com Sana Saeed, being a fashion enthusiast is constantly looking out for new fashion trends and developments online and offline. Taking a step in the same direction through this capsule; Sana has curated apparel which is an expression of her own style both – comfortable and yet sassy. Sana connected with the Founder of Zapyle, Rashi Menda and they instantly struck a chord. They shared fashion notes and ideas on how they could curate a fashion line for millennial woman. They both hit the drawing board almost immediately, and had elaborate meetings with Rashi’s team of designers at ISU by Zapyle to launch a capsule that hits the end of spring. While sketches turned into fabrics and curves turned into silhouettes, each design was detailed to achieve just the right fit. Sana and Rashi spent three weeks

  by Najuka G Mumbai, 28 th  June:  HGH India 2018, India`s largest trade-show for home textiles, home décor, houseware and gifts – designed exclusively for the professional and trade visitors – presented the latest trends forcasted by it in home fashion and lifestyle at a press conference in Mumbai. Conceptualized and implemented by the internationally renowned design office Sahm + Permantier, the trend, under the title ‘Transition’,reflect the influence of social, lifestyle and technological changes in the Indian home products market in 2018 – 19. The predicted trends are derived from intense research on colours, materials and patterns as well as on changing consumer values, lifestyle, evolving technology and attitudes. The trend book  helps manufacturers, brands, retailers and professionals in home business to connect their products and innovations to the aspirational Indian consumers who see their home as an expression of their lifestyle and evolving culture. The Fo

·           All new Pro 6049 with 250 HP set to modernise the tractor segment Introduces Pro 6041 - India’s first 41 tonnage rigid truck by Najuka G June , 2018, Mumbai :  Eicher Trucks & Buses , part of  VE Commercial Vehicles Limited ,  introduced two new heavy duty trucks, taking its vision of modernising commercial transportation further. Riding on the success of its Pro 6000 series, the Company launched two new technologically superior trucks - Eicher Pro 6049 and Eicher Pro 6041 in the 49 Ton and 41 Ton categories respectively. The new tractor trailer - Eicher Pro 6049 offers customers a choice to upgrade to a more modern and efficient truck addressing the mass market for variety of applications in  6x4 tractor category.  It has been designed to deliver optimum performance and peak power at 250 HP keeping customer profitability in mind.   It manifests the prowess of   the Eicher Pro 6000 series and offers a refined trucking experience with the superior VEDX BS

by Najuka G Mumbai, June 2018 : Nutrition industry Experts and premier institutions on nutrition came together to discuss the critical and urgent need to increase awareness, education and effective self-regulation among all nutrition stakeholders. Health n’ Us - A venture of Nutressent under close association of the experts launched Responsible Nutrition Platform that would enable the critical purpose of taking responsible nutrition to Consumers through trained supply chain stake holders- Responsible Connects. Chairman Mr. V.P. Roy launched Health n’ Us by welcoming the supply chain responsible connects and the distinguished guests. He emphasized on the importance of Responsible People Connects in bringing forward the ideology of Responsible Nutrition through High Science Products. Key speakers at the launch of Responsible Nutrition platform were  Dr. B Dinesh Kumar, Deputy Sr. Director, National Institute of Nutrition - India’s premier nutrition research institute, working under th

Consumers’ risk appetite better, though yet fragile by Najuka G Mumbai, July 2018:  TRA Research (formerly Trust Research Advisory), a brand Intelligence and data insights company, also the publishers of TRA’s Brand Trust Report, an annual syndicated research conducted among nearly 2500 consumer-influencers across 16 cities in India. A comparison of the Brand Trust Indices of the most trusted 100 brands of 2016, 2017 and 2018 of the report makes a significant observation. Between 2016 and 2017, the demonetization year, the consumer trust plummeted 19%. Equally noteworthy is that the consumer trust has recovered to early 2016 levels, having gained 15% on trust scores between 2017 to 2018 - bringing trust back to within a 1% of early 2016 Brand Trust Index (BTI) levels. TRA’s Brand Trust Report uses their proprietary matrix of 61 intangible trust attributes to understand consumer mindset and behavior. "In one stroke, the November 2016 demonetization eroded consumer trust by

by Najuka G ·   The specialty chemicals company has been strengthening its education services at its global locations for the last 10 years ·   Investments of around rupees sixty one crores in education since 2008, including over rupees five crores in India alone ·    Over 500 projects completed in 17 countries, including 22 in India Thane  –  For the specialty chemicals company LANXESS, social commitment, particularly with regard to exceptional education and training, has been one of the main areas of focus of its corporate policy for more than a decade now. The company launched its global education initiative in the middle of 2008 and will continue its commitment into the future. This year alone, the group is supporting at least 10 projects in India and 35 projects in Germany, with nearly 40 further projects worldwide. “Education is the basis for the future viability of our country. The development of young people is therefore vital for us,” Rainier van Roessel, member of

More than 70 employees and donors participated in the community service drive by Najuka G June 27, 2018, Gurugram:   DHFL Pramerica Life Insurance (DPLI) , one of the leading life insurance companies in India recently organized a blood donation camp in association with the Rotary Club blood bank in Gurugram. The camp was organised as a part of the CSR initiatives of DHFL Pramerica Life insurance Company. The one day camp attracted 70 volunteers and approximately 60 units of blood were collected in the camp. A team of doctors, paramedics and volunteers were positioned strategically all over the venue to ensure a safe and hygienic camp. A pack of refreshment and a certificate of appreciation was given to all the successful donors by the club. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Anoop Pabby, MD & CEO, DPLI, said ,  “DPLI has been at the forefront to serve the community through social initiatives.  Blood donation is a noble cause and is considered as the highest contribution rend

Flat 50% Off Sale is also available HomeStop and can be availed in-store and online  by Najuka G Mumbai, June, 2018:  Be the ‘Sale Superhero’ this season with Shoppers Stop’s “End of Season Sale” .  Starting June 23, 2018, enjoy up to 51% off on the best Indian and international  brands across categories  at Shoppers Stop stores, website and mobile app. Shoppers Stop First Citizen  members can enjoy an  exclusive preview  of the End of Season Sale between  June 20 to 22, 2018. Shoppers Stop offers a wide variety of products across categories such as apparels, footwear, watches, sunglasses, accessories, beauty products, bags & luggage and home décor. Moreover, Shoppers Stop Golden Glow First Citizens  get an  additional 5%* discount  (as First Citizen Reward Points) on the nett prices of sale merchandise.

Emerges as the highest awards winner among  Indian Travel F&B and Retail companies  by Najuka G   Mumbai, June, 2018:     Travel Food Services (TFS), India’s leading Travel F&B and Retail Company, emerged with the highest tally of awards among Indian companies, taking home four awards at the prestigious Airport Food and Beverage (FAB) awards held in Helsinki, Finland on 21 June, 2018. The master concessionaire won two Global and two Regional awards, making it the first Indian company with these many wins at the FAB 2018 Awards. This also marked the second year in a row that TFS has been felicitated at the international platform for its novel concepts, impeccable services and customer-centric approach.   Travel Food Services’ concepts  The Irish House  at Indira Gandhi International Airport won the global award for the Airport bar of the year and  Frshly  at Chennai International Airport was pronounced global winner for New Food and Beverage concept of the year. In add